Tesla Model X v Fiat Panda Cross: UP-HILL DRAG RACE & which is best OFF-ROAD!

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It’s time for a video you didn’t realise you needed in your life… Until today!

We’ve brought in the Fiat Panda Cross to go head-to-head against the Tesla Model X across a series of off-road challenges!! We know what you're thinking - this might be one of our most ridiculous comparisons yet! But let's see how they compare.

Starting with the Fiat, it’s powered by a 900cc 2 cylinder turbocharged engine, which has the ability to put down 85hp and 145Nm of torque. It comes equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and it weighs just 1,165kg.

It’s fair to say the Model X is the total opposite of the Panda! Powered by two electric motors, it can put down 417hp and 660Nm. When it comes to weight, it’s heavier than two Pandas combined, tipping the scales at over 2,500kg!

The question is, can a £95,000 EV triumph over an £18,500 Fiat off-road? It’s time to find out!

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[MatWatsonCars]

Hi Mat here. Did you think the Tesla would perform as it did? Or were you surprised. Let me know below...and be honest 😆

[maxpoweroverdrive]

Fiat Panda exists.

James May: "I'll have one please"

[Pan]

Panda = rally king
Tesla = lifted sedan

[DavidArnaizSmite]

I was thinking of buying either a model X or a Panda. This video saved me thousands of euros and showed me who the real goat is.

[TwoWheeledBooBear]

So, the Panda definitely has better clearance. If my math serves me right, 261 is higher than 211, but I'm no expert.

[Pugjamin]

“Ground clearance on this is better than the panda”
*text pops up*
Tesla: 211mm
Panda: 264mm
Your maths is broken.

[alanarroyotinajero]

I’d like to see that little Fiat and the Jimny in an off road test

[grahamsmith]

If there's one thing I've learned in my many years of off-road driving on very slippery, narrow and difficult routes, it always helps to have multiple irritating beeps, bongs, flashing warnings and distractions when driving through challenging terrain or performing a manoeuvre.

[sparticusUK]

Knew the Panda would win before even watching the vid. A mate had one of the earlier models and it was a pocket monster. We'd take it through the horseshoe pass in North Wales during winter and drive on past stuck Land rovers! It's really an exceptional little motor.

[kucingpowergile]

Suggest for Panda vs Jimny after this Matt

[AlessandroGenTLe]

The REAL Fiat Panda 4x4 for all us Italians is the one from the 1986 to 2003. That was a REAL 4x4 (4WD, not an AWD), light, indestructible and a true jewel for snowed roads and muddy fields.

[madassbadgers]

Man, I wish the Panda Cross was available in Canada. Would be perfect to hoon around in the snow with.

[jamesharriman]

This was very entertaining. However, I think a better comparison would be the Panda vs Jimny 😂

[idcuhpj]

Fiat: 19 seconds
Mat: 50 seconds
Also mat: At least its less than a minute

[Petrolhead_Number_One]

It's epic, when this guy starts the race with the female voice.😆 3... 2... 1... GO!

[Knickerson]

Matt, maybe do more panda vids. I used to have one, they’re great for their size, and they have a bit of character. The interior in mine was not well insulated so the noise from the engine was quite loud. Holding a conversation in it while driving was hilariously challenging.

Still, I loved my panda. It was very practical for where I lived.

In the 90’s I used to drive a Panda 4x4 a lot and it was a really wonderful off-roader. It was a bit low but I’ve always accompanied a few Nissan Patrol and Terrano II 😊

[mitchreeves]

That panda was even better when they had the 1.3 litre diesel available. Any cheap 4x4 is a great 4x4 because you don't mind scratching/denting them. Who in their right mind spends £50k+ on a 4x4 and takes it off road?

[GKBehindTheWheel]

Tesla: "The Model X is a Sport Utility Vehicle with Falcon Wing doors"
Doug DeMuro: "Its a minivan with pigeon wing doors"

[emem]

11:30 From rain to sunshine in one second:)